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The Domains
Famous Last Name & 15 Year Old Domain Trudeau.com Saved In UDRP
The generic and common last name trudeau.com was saved in a UDRP today. How common is the name “trudeau”? Consider that the prime minster of Canada was Pierre Trudeau and that the domain holder is Mr. Kevin Trudeau the famous author. Howe...
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Famous Last Name & 15 Year Old Domain Trudeau.com Saved In UDRP
The generic and common last name trudeau.com was saved in a UDRP today. How common is the name “trudeau”? Consider that the prime minster of Canada was Pierre Trudeau and that the domain holder is Mr. Kevin Trudeau the famous author. Howe...
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January 30, 2013, 9:52 am

Domain Name Wire
This time Canada wants to censor Go Daddy Super Bowl commercial
Government unhappy with alcohol in commercial. We’re used to the U.S. government “censoring” GoDaddy Super Bowl commercials. And much of the time, the censoring is manufactured to get publicity. But this time it’s Canada that ...
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This time Canada wants to censor Go Daddy Super Bowl commercial
Government unhappy with alcohol in commercial. We’re used to the U.S. government “censoring” GoDaddy Super Bowl commercials. And much of the time, the censoring is manufactured to get publicity. But this time it’s Canada that ...
Discussion
January 30, 2013, 9:49 am

The Domains
Just In Time For Valentine’s Day .The Giftof.Me: Gift Cards For .Me Domains
The .ME Registry, operator of the .ME domain extension, has launched TheGiftOf.ME, to offer “the perfect present for Valentine’s Day – personalized gift cards for the purchase of .ME domain names”. This is another great exampl...
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Just In Time For Valentine’s Day .The Giftof.Me: Gift Cards For .Me Domains
The .ME Registry, operator of the .ME domain extension, has launched TheGiftOf.ME, to offer “the perfect present for Valentine’s Day – personalized gift cards for the purchase of .ME domain names”. This is another great exampl...
Discussion
January 30, 2013, 9:35 am

The Domains
WaterSchool’s Water Night Is A Can’t Miss Event At Webfest
WaterNight, A great fundraising event to benefit the WaterSchool.com, is being held in Santa Monica during Webfest Already on the guest list are new Registries like Frank Schilling’s Uniregistry, Donuts, to some of the top companies in the doma...
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WaterSchool’s Water Night Is A Can’t Miss Event At Webfest
WaterNight, A great fundraising event to benefit the WaterSchool.com, is being held in Santa Monica during Webfest Already on the guest list are new Registries like Frank Schilling’s Uniregistry, Donuts, to some of the top companies in the doma...
Discussion
January 30, 2013, 9:01 am

Domain Shane
SHANE’S BIG LIST: Wednesday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on the 30th
I was going to put up a waterschool background and then I realized I have no idea how to do it. I tried I failed. So let’s just cut to the chase. It’s certainly a good cause that’s supported by our industry. If yo...
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SHANE’S BIG LIST: Wednesday’s Domains at Auction or Dropping on the 30th
I was going to put up a waterschool background and then I realized I have no idea how to do it. I tried I failed. So let’s just cut to the chase. It’s certainly a good cause that’s supported by our industry. If yo...
Discussion
January 30, 2013, 4:40 am

Domain Shane
Funny How Some Times We Watch Every Penny And Others We Throw It Around Like Confetti
I first noticed it when I used to trade. I would find myself cutting coupons to save 50 cents when 5 minutes ago I lost $10k on a trade. My wife would call and say she went ahead and bought the new fridge for the basement because it was on sale this ...
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Funny How Some Times We Watch Every Penny And Others We Throw It Around Like Confetti
I first noticed it when I used to trade. I would find myself cutting coupons to save 50 cents when 5 minutes ago I lost $10k on a trade. My wife would call and say she went ahead and bought the new fridge for the basement because it was on sale this ...
Discussion
January 29, 2013, 10:24 pm

The Domains
Flippa.com Launches “Very First Affiliate Program”
Flippa.com just announced it was launching its “very first affiliate program” Here are the details: Flippa.com Will pay 30% of the combined listing and upgrade fee for new listings created via the affiliate link Interested affiliates can ...
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Flippa.com Launches “Very First Affiliate Program”
Flippa.com just announced it was launching its “very first affiliate program” Here are the details: Flippa.com Will pay 30% of the combined listing and upgrade fee for new listings created via the affiliate link Interested affiliates can ...
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January 29, 2013, 6:18 pm

The Domains
Afternic Sells $885K in Domain Names Led By Trafficlaw.com For $18.5K
Afternic’s just issued its weekly domain sales for the week of 1/21/12 – 1/27/13. Total domain sales for the week, including confidential sales and sales under $1000, summed to $ 886,564. Trafficlaw.com sold for $18,500 to lead the pack. ...
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Afternic Sells $885K in Domain Names Led By Trafficlaw.com For $18.5K
Afternic’s just issued its weekly domain sales for the week of 1/21/12 – 1/27/13. Total domain sales for the week, including confidential sales and sales under $1000, summed to $ 886,564. Trafficlaw.com sold for $18,500 to lead the pack. ...
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January 29, 2013, 5:55 pm

Domain Name Wire
Webfest Dine with an Expert registration now open
Registration now open to meet experts at Webfest. I’ve always thought that one of the more interesting perks of DomainFest/Webfest is “Dine with an Expert”. Dine with an Expert lets you reserve a spot at the breakfast or lunch table...
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Webfest Dine with an Expert registration now open
Registration now open to meet experts at Webfest. I’ve always thought that one of the more interesting perks of DomainFest/Webfest is “Dine with an Expert”. Dine with an Expert lets you reserve a spot at the breakfast or lunch table...
Discussion
January 29, 2013, 5:51 pm

The Domains
If You Get An Objection To Your String, You Have To Pay The Fees Upfront Too
If your are an applicant for a new gTLD and someone files a formal objection to your application, not only does the objector have to pay the fees, but the applicant for the new gTLD has to pay the fees as well. During a webinar held today entitl...
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If You Get An Objection To Your String, You Have To Pay The Fees Upfront Too
If your are an applicant for a new gTLD and someone files a formal objection to your application, not only does the objector have to pay the fees, but the applicant for the new gTLD has to pay the fees as well. During a webinar held today entitl...
Discussion
January 29, 2013, 5:32 pm